Fragen
Example: Ich frage den Lehrer nach dem neuen Thema.
Definition
"Fragen" means to ask or inquire, typically seeking information or clarification from someone. For example, in the phrase 'Ich frage den Lehrer nach dem neuen Thema,' it means to ask the teacher about the new topic.
Etymology
The word "fragen" comes from Old High German 'frāgēn,' which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*frakjaną,' meaning 'to ask' or 'to question.' Did you know? Its roots are connected to the English word 'fray,' which originally meant to ask or demand.
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"Fragen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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